Once its rooted, bootloader is unlocked and you root it, does it really matter? There's an app for that and its free.

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I'm just not the rooting type! Had my OG droid for a year now and have been happy. I really want the legit hotspot function now though and was eyeing the Thunderbolt. Don't think I can wait for the Bionic to get some 4G goodness.

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Once its rooted, bootloader is unlocked and you root it, does it really matter? There's an app for that and its free.

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I'm just not the rooting type! Had my OG droid for a year now and have been happy. I really want the legit hotspot function now though and was eyeing the Thunderbolt. Don't think I can wait for the Bionic to get some 4G goodness.

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It will probably get it enabled in a later update for the phone. However I will root asap so this is no problem for me XD

Can't get to that blog from work, but if I recall correctly the image gave me the impression that it just won't support it at launch. Meaning it will probably be enable with a post launch update that VZW has already stated will be neccessary for other minor issues.

Can't get to that blog from work, but if I recall correctly the image gave me the impression that it just won't support it at launch. Meaning it will probably be enable with a post launch update that VZW has already stated will be neccessary for other minor issues.

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Thanks for that. I wasn't aware that there had already stated something about an update on other issues. Otherwise, I'm reluctant to trust how quickly they'd enable the hotspot if it isn't available at launch...I like a bird in the hand!

What exactly is rooting? I have a BB Strom 2 now and I am looking to get a TB when it comes out.. I see people talkin about rooting and I have no idea what they are talkin about and the benefits it actually has.. Any help?

Once its rooted, bootloader is unlocked and you root it, does it really matter? There's an app for that and its free.

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I'm just not the rooting type! Had my OG droid for a year now and have been happy. I really want the legit hotspot function now though and was eyeing the Thunderbolt. Don't think I can wait for the Bionic to get some 4G goodness.

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All you have to do is wait for UnrEVOked to come out with a version that roots the Thunderbolt, it will probably take less than a week to come out...download UnrEVOked to your computer, hook your phone up to your computer and press a button and you'll be rooted. That's a lot better than paying Verizon $20 extra bucks a month for their mobile hotspots. Look up UnrEVOked up on YouTube and how you root the EVO to see how it's done. Really simple process. And once you're rooted, you don't have to flash roms or anything like that, just get wireless tether for free on the market and you'll also be able to get rid of any bloatware with titanium backup.

Once its rooted, bootloader is unlocked and you root it, does it really matter? There's an app for that and its free.

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I'm just not the rooting type! Had my OG droid for a year now and have been happy. I really want the legit hotspot function now though and was eyeing the Thunderbolt. Don't think I can wait for the Bionic to get some 4G goodness.

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All you have to do is wait for UnrEVOked to come out with a version that roots the Thunderbolt, it will probably take less than a week to come out...download UnrEVOked to your computer, hook your phone up to your computer and press a button and you'll be rooted. That's a lot better than paying Verizon $20 extra bucks a month for their mobile hotspots. Look up UnrEVOked up on YouTube and how you root the EVO to see how it's done. Really simple process. And once you're rooted, you don't have to flash roms or anything like that, just get wireless tether for free on the market and you'll also be able to get rid of any bloatware with titanium backup.